Pune: 353 Class-2 Land Violations Uncovered, Government Confiscates Illegally Used Plots

• Pune district administration's probe reveals widespread violations in Class-2 land use, including Pimpri-Chinchwad.
• Out of 2,100 lands, 353 cases show breach of terms for temple, hereditary, tribal, and rehabilitation grants.
• Illegally used lands have been directly confiscated by the government; action on remaining cases is in final stages.
• Tehsildars and Sub-Divisional Officers ordered to submit detailed reports by March 5, with accountability for delays.
• Irregularities include commercial use on residential plots, subletting, and non-use of allocated lands, causing revenue loss.